2023 LifeRing Annual Conference
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2023 LifeRing Annual Conference | Online
Saturday, June 3rd & Sunday, June 4th, 9:00am - 2:00pm Pacific Time
LifeRing Secular Recovery is a network of meetings. The connection with other meetings is as vital to LifeRing as the connection with other sober people is vital to an individual in recovery. The greatest sense of connectedness, the biggest radiation of warmth, and the greatest charge of energy comes from the LifeRing Annual Meeting and Annual Congress.
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2023 LifeRing Annual Meeting | Online: Saturday, June 3, 2023, 9:00am – 2:00pm+ Pacific Time
Zoom registration for the LifeRing Annual Meeting | Online
This meeting is open to the registered public
The LifeRing Annual Meeting is our Meeting of Meetings! At the Annual Meeting, convenors and the LifeRing Community gather to hear speakers, participate in workshops and socialize.
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Annual Meeting Highlights | Saturday, June 3rd
Welcome Message | 9:00am Pacific
Keynote Speaker | 9:30am Pacific
- Dr. Candice Shelby — PhD, Philosophy | Author of Addiction: A Philosophical Perspective. Dr. Shelby has served as both department chair and executive director for the Center for Ethics at the University of Colorado, Denver where she has been teaching for 25 years.
Awards Celebration | 10:30am Pacific
- Emily Marcus Awards — To honor the memory of LifeRing Community Advocate and BOD member Emily Marcus, LifeRing will recognize five outstanding contributors to the LifeRing vision.
Break | 10:50am Pacific
Breakout Sessions | 11:00am Pacific
- Session 1 — In-Person Meetings Discussion | Rewards and Challenges: What makes in-person meetings such a dynamic space for recovery | Lisa Swing-Corney
- Session 2 — Online Meetings 101: Fundamentals for online meeting convenors | Robert Stump
- Main Room — Chat Corner: A space to talk about whatever's on your mind with others in the LifeRing Community
Breakout Sessions | 12:00am Pacific
- Session 3 — Memoir Writing and Recovery: Crafting your own memoir to reflect your recovery experience | Mary Beth O'Connor
- Session 4 — Professionalism in the Meeting Space: Best practices for promoting a positive meeting culture | Lorraine Hull
- Main Room — Chat Corner: A space to talk about whatever's on your mind with others in the LifeRing Community
Break | 1:00pm Pacific
Workshop | 1:15pm Pacific
- Mindful Meditation — Ewa leads the group through a relaxing meditation session
Closing Statement | 2:15pm Pacific
Social Hour | Convenor Talent Showcase | 2:30pm Pacific to close
- We've worked hard all year, Now's the chance to meet and socialize with all those folks who also make LifeRing such an awesome space for personal recovery. Thank you!
LifeRing Annual Congress | Online: Sunday, June 4, 2023, 9:00am – 2:00pm Pacific Time
Zoom registration for the LifeRing Annual Congress | Online
This meeting is open to the registered public
The LifeRing Annual Congress is our annual business meeting. Delegates will present meeting reports, review candidates for the LifeRing Board of Directors and decide on proposed changes to the LifeRing Bylaws. Congress will use those decisions to prepare an absentee ballot for voting by the LifeRing delegates.
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Annual Congress Agenda | Sunday, June 4th
Annual Report | 9:00am Pacific
Report from the Board of Directors, including Financial Report
- Report from the Board of Directors, including Financial Report
- The complete Annual Report and Financial Report can be found on the LifeRing website. A summary will be presented at the Delegate’s Assembly.
- Questions and comments are invited.
Review Board of Director Nominees | 9:30am Pacific
- BOD nominees introduce themselves and outline their goals if elected
- Q&A open session
Review of Motions to Change LifeRing Bylaws | 10:00am Pacific
- Introduction and discussion of motions to change current LifeRing Bylaws
Meeting Delegates' Reports | 10:30am Pacific
- Delegates present meeting reports
Vote to Approve Absentee Election Ballot | 11:30am Pacific
- Delegates’ vote to approve the candidates and any proposed bylaws changes to be included on the absentee ballot
June 2023 Board of Directors Meeting | 12:00pm Pacific
- Delegates and members of the LifeRing Community are encouraged to attend